Senior Ecologist

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37.5 hours per week – office/field/home based.

Salary: £36,500 - £41,500 per annum

Closing Date:
Monday 26th January 9am

Application Method:
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Habitat Works Ltd is entering an exciting period of growth. Having recently moved into larger offices and expanded our team, we are now looking to further strengthen our established ecology division with the appointment of a Senior Ecologist.

As both a consultancy and environmental contracting company, we deliver a diverse and rewarding range of projects nationwide. Our services include ecological and botanical surveys, planning support, Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW), protected species surveys, wildlife licensing, and mitigation works.

Our ecology team is made up of highly skilled professionals with experience in areas such as bat, badger, great crested newt, crayfish, bird, botanical, and specialist aquatic macrophyte surveys. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of projects while being supported by internal mentoring and both internal and external training opportunities for professional development.

In addition to consultancy, our in‑house environmental contracting team delivers a broad range of habitat management and creation projects, including meadow creation, tree planting, moorland restoration, artificial badger sett creation, community engagement projects, pond creation, and more. This structure allows ecologists to be involved from survey and assessment stages to practical delivery of habitat enhancement works.

The role will be based at our Head Office in Denby Dale, West Yorkshire, with flexibility for suitable home working. The successful candidate should also be prepared to work on project sites across the UK as required.

• Undertake and lead botanical, habitat and protected species surveys
• Prepare high-quality reports, including PEAs, habitat and species assessments, and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) contributions
• Carry out Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and produce Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs)
• Support the Ecology Manager and Directors while mentoring and encouraging junior team members
• Contribute to a variety of projects from initial survey through to project delivery

• Minimum 4-5 years’ consultancy experience
• Degree (or higher) in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• FISC Level 3 or above (ideally Level
  4)
• Membership (or eligibility for membership) of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)
• Excellent understanding of ecological processes, survey techniques, and wildlife legislation
• Strong botanical identification skills and experience leading ecological surveys
• Excellent report‑writing skills and ability to produce professional, technical, client‑ready reports
• Protected species licence (bat or great crested newt) is desirable
• Experience of BNG assessments and HMMP input is an advantage
• A full UK driving licence is essential

At Habitat Works, you’ll be more than just part of a team – you’ll be a valued contributor in a supportive, collaborative environment. We offer the benefits of a close‑knit culture where your ideas are heard, your work is recognised, and you’ll have the chance to influence how we develop.

Unlike larger corporates, we pride ourselves on variety and opportunity: you won’t be restricted to a single function but will gain broad experience across consultancy and contracting, with real scope to develop your skills and career.

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be seen, supported, and appreciated as part of an ambitious and friendly team, we’d love to hear from you.

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Time off in lieu (TOIL) policy for additional hours worked
• Company pension scheme
• Paid professional membership fees (e.g. CIEEM)
• Generous training and development budget for…